Personal Development Workshops
Communicating with Ease: Improving Social Skills
In this workshop, we will help you develop your communication skills. We will discuss assertive communication and how to handle difficult conversations. As you build your communication skills, you will be able to successfully interact with others and strengthen your relationships, thereby increasing your social wellness.
Mondays, March 12 & 19
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Participants must be able to attend both sessions.
Students interested in attending this group are asked to register at the Wellness Centre (Counselling) by dropping into the office, MacEwan Student Centre 370, or calling 210-9355.
Enhancing Your Relationship
Wanting to enhance your intimate relationship? Considering marriage? Couples and partners are invited to learn important relationship skills deepening your friendship with our solid research-based approach. We will explore topics including: communication, marriage & its myths, intimacy & family of origin.
Friday, March 16 (7-9 pm) & Saturday, March 17 (9 am - 4 pm)
Participants must be able to attend both sessions.
$15/individuals or $30/couple. Register with Kelly Johnson (403-220-3900) or johnson [at] ucalgary [dot] ca
Making Connections: Dealing with Social Anxiety and Shyness
This group is open to any student who experiences anxiety or nervousness in social settings and who would like to develop strategies to increase their social comfort and relationships. The group will support participants to: learn strategies to manage anxiety, identify goals to create change; explore thoughts and feelings; and practice new social skills.
Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 & April 3
3:30 - 5:30 pm
Participants must be able to attend all six sessions.
Students interested in attending this group are asked to register at the Wellness Centre (Counselling) by dropping into the office, MacEwan Student Centre 370, or calling 210-9355.
Presentation Anxiety
You might have heard this Jerry Seinfeld routine: "According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two? Does that seem right? To the average person taht means taht if they have to go to a funeral, they'd be better off in the casket than giving the eulogy." Jerry Seinfeld
If you can related to this Seinfeld routine and if you struggle with class presentations required as part of your course work, you might want to consider this workshop. The workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to learn and practice skills and strategies to manage the anxiety you experience when doing presentations.
For further information, contact Jan Crook at the Wellness Centre (jcrook [at] ucalgary [dot] ca).
Mondays, February 6, 13, 27 & March 5
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Participants must be able to attend all four sessions.
Students interested in attending this group are asked to register at the Wellness Centre (Counselling) by dropping into the office, MacEwan Student Centre 370, or calling 210-9355.
